Professional event management is more than smiling, subtly glancing at name badges and schmoozing. Like other interesting and exciting dealing-with-the-public careers, professional event management is a demanding skill and a
For conventions, conferences, associations and large groups, Edmonton is a big draw and where the action is happening. Since pandemic disruptions, Edmonton’s event and catering businesses have bounced back and
There was a time when to hold a conference, wedding or any other event, the path forward was very clear. Contact the handful of hotels with event spaces in the
Few Edmonton business sectors were broadsided more blatantly by the past two-plus years of pandemic disruptions, social distancing restrictions and lockdowns than the virtually choked-off business of catering and event
With Alberta’s reopening announcements in early summer, Edmontonians looked forward to a return to the events taken for granted in pre-pandemic times. For event planning professionals, this meant phones began
Corporate events are all about making a great impression and that impression starts the minute the doors open and guests walk into the room. While the keynote speakers and catering
Tourism is a growing industry in Edmonton, and like any other sector, it does not exist in a bubble. Having more international guests in our city is having an impact
It may be hard to remember now but the initial announcement for Rogers Place was instantly connected to stories of a revitalized downtown core. Like many stadiums before it, the
Cakes suspended from the ceiling. Custom perfume stations. Impeccably costumed entertainers. It’s all in a day’s work for Edmonton’s event professionals. In an industry that relies heavily on referrals and
According to some of the best Edmonton event professionals, their service is all about providing a personalized experience. This isn’t always an easy task—catering to a growing, diverse city means
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